INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
Suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
Boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Hook spring balance (A) at groove. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.

| Swing torque | : Refer to Ball Joint. |
If swing torque exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

| Rotating torque | : Refer to Ball Joint. |
If rotating torque exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
| Axial end play | : Refer to Ball Joint. |
If axial end play exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Without Dynamic Digital Suspension and Electronic Air Suspension
Check wheel alignment. Refer to Inspection.
With Dynamic Digital Suspension and Electronic Air Suspension
Confirm to close the hood.
Always check for the air leakage with soapy water.
Check wheel alignment. Refer to Inspection.
Removal and InstallationRemoval and Installation
WARNING:
REMOVAL
Remove tires. Refer to ROAD WHEEL TIRE : Removal & Installation.
Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove brake caliper assembly. Hang brake caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Rem ...
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
Never disassemble the electronic shift selector.
When holding the electronic shift selector, hold the vehicle mounting part.
Never allow foreign materials to enter into electronic shift selector.
There is connector on the back of electric shift selector, therefore never press down on electr ...
Interior lights
Basic information
CAUTION
In the Nissan Armada, avoid leaving interior lights switched on for extended
periods when the engine is not running, as this may lead to battery discharge.
Always switch off all interior lighting before leaving the Nissan Armada
to preserve battery life and ens ...